2008 Kia Rio vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2008 Kia Rio is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Senator would be higher. At 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 234 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio.
Because 1978 Opel Senator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Opel Senator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Rio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Opel Senator (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Rio | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Kia | Opel |
Model | Rio | Senator |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1101 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 43 L |